Charlottesville-Gordonsville 230 kV Electric Transmission Project

Dominion Energy is proposing to rebuild a single-circuit 230 kilovolt (kV) electric transmission line between our Charlottesville and Gordonsville Substations.
Benefits

  • Maintains current right of way
  • Complies with mandatory standards to ensure safety, reliability and to meet future needs
  • Minimizes impact to the community and environment
  • Replaces aging infrastructure

Construction-Related Impacts

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Traffic

This project is not expected to impact traffic.
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Noise

Noise levels will be minimal; permits are in place.
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Environment

This project will not have environmental impacts.
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Neighborhood

Access to surrounding neighborhoods will not be impacted.

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